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Sunshine Mountain Retrievers
- Waddell, AZ
- Responds within a day
Available puppies and older dogs
Winnie (looking for Arizona guardian home)
Ready now
1 year old · Female
Upcoming litters
Planned Golden Retriever litter
Due Feb. 2026
Ready Apr. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Sam R., the breeder behind Sunshine Mountain Retrievers located in Waddell, AZ. We have been breeding since 2018 and we believe it is the breeder responsibility to raise healthy and well adjusted puppies for families. We have clear genetics and no line breeding with in 30 generations back and truly pour all our love and attention into these beautiful golden hearts.
Q. & A. with Sam
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include dark golden, golden, and light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Batman
Went homeMale
Wonder Woman
Went homeFemale
Superman
Went homeMale
Wanda
Went homeFemale
Captain America
Went homeMale
Vision
Went homeMale
Captain Marvel
Went homeFemale
Black widow
Went homeFemale
Spider man
Went homeMale
Hawkeye
Went homeMale
Hulk
Went homeMale
Iron Man
Went homeMale
Thor
Went homeMale
Female 5
Went homeFemale
Red Boy
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Dark Blue Male
Went homeMale
Light Blue Female
Went homeFemale
Female 6
Went homeFemale
Dark pink female (2 weeks of professional dog training)
Went homeFemale
Female 3
Went homeFemale
Female 2
Went homeFemale
Riley
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Sam
Sam has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Pay over time with Klarna.
“Puppies come with a 1 year life-threatening condition guarantee Vet check First shots Deworming AKC paperwork ENS training ESI training (for service animal prospects) Early potty training Goodie bag. Deposit goes towards full price of each puppy we require all puppies to have a deposit in order to hold them for you.”
Contract & health guarantee
Sam may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Sam offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Sam directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Toys
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sam.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Waddell, AZ
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (formerly Williams AFB)
More about Sam
Club memberships
Sam is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), Puppy Culture Breeder, Fitness and Nutrition Diploma (e-Training for Dogs), AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Sam has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Sam was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Sam is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sunshine Mountain Retrievers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Litter and program updates
Sam R.
Litter update on 27 Oct. •Pretty boy blue getting all the snuggles ❤️
Barrett and Holly's litter
Sam R.
Litter update on 11 Sept. •Having fun outside with the hose and pool today 🥰
Barrett and Holly's litter
Sam R.
Litter update on 10 Sept. •Puppy fort!!!!!! Full of love, laughter, and nap time 😴 ❤️❤️
Payson and Phoebe's litter
Sam R.
Litter update on 04 Sept. •We love to cuddle our little ones every day it’s simply the best ❤️❤️❤️
Barrett and Holly's litter
Sam R.
Program update on 23 Aug. •Lazy days and cuddling nights hard life being a puppy ❤️❤️❤️
Sam R.
Litter update on 21 Jan. •One female left in rivers Jan 2025 litter ❤️🐾❤️🐾
Payson and River's litter
Sam R.
Litter update on 10 Jan. •So excited and ready for these little angels to arrive mama river is due in little over a week! ❤️❤️❤️
Payson and River's litter
Parent dogs
Holly, mom
Golden Retriever
About Holly
Holly is such a wonderful calm and silly girl she has the most perfect calm and mannered temperament and currently helps children with mental and physical problems calm themselves and to re energize them selves through her. She is so caring of the other mom’s babies and takes such great care when playing with them. She is truly a star and comes from a long line of Champions!
Good health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +7 more.Phoebe, mom
Golden Retriever
About Phoebe
AKC English cream golden retriever female champion bloodline within 3 generations back. Phoebe is a calm and curious mama who loves her cuddles and eating anything and everything you have in your hands even though she’s the older female she enjoys taking the back seat and going with the flow
Good health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.Payson, dad
Golden Retriever
About Payson
Imported AKC white English cream golden retriever male. Swedish champion bloodline (Dumist) with in 3 generations back. Payson also has a history of producing service dog prospects and comes from a lineage of service dogs. Payson is very playful loves to jump and run around but when it’s time to settle down he’s right their next to you wanting to be pet and loved on for eternity.
Great health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +10 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Sunshine Mountain Retrievers reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Golden Retrievers.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease Panel, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Sam to bring home their puppies.
Ronda A.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
The puppy has not arrived yet. The delivery company postponed the pickup a couple of days. I have had a great experience with the dog owners. I hope everything else goes well.
Jody M.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
So, Sam is an angel in my opinion. I'm not even sure how I found her, but I am so glad that I did. Sam offers guardian home options, which allows for me to take ownership of a puppy with breeding rights staying with Sam. The rewards and incentives she offers for this arrangement are also wonderful. I met with Sam and she was so kind and open to talking to me and answering all my questions about the puppies, the guardian arrangement, training, etc. She showed me how to work with the puppy using various commands, gestures and body responses. We discussed my need for an ESA and Sam was so kind and encouraging, sharing her own story as well. Sam agreed to keep my puppy for additional training, including specific tasks for my ESA needs. I feel like Sam is extended family and I can turn to her at any time with questions or support. I feel very excited for this venture and am so appreciative to Sam for her knowledge, kindness, opportunity, and genuine love and care for both her dogs/puppies, but also the families they will go to. She is genuinely a kind human being. Thank you, Sam for making my wish come true of having a Goldie ESA. I could not have done it without you.
